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Subtract 2/70 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 2/70

63/5 - 2/70 is 88/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   63/5 = 63 × 14/5 × 14 = 882/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/70 - 2/70 = 882 - 2/70 = 880/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/7
6. In mixed form: 124/7

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